Hurry up and say 'I do!': couples marry before Hunter lockdown

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August 7 2021 - 7:00am
LOCKDOWN LOVE: Dale and Bailey Lawton married just hours before the new restrictions came into effect in the Hunter. Picture: Courtesy, Mr and Mrs Lawton
LOCKDOWN LOVE: Dale and Bailey Lawton married just hours before the new restrictions came into effect in the Hunter. Picture: Courtesy, Mr and Mrs Lawton

NEVER mind getting to the church on time. Singleton couple Dale and Bailey Lawton rushed to a Mayfield cafe for an espresso marriage, just hours before the COVID lockdown came into force in the Hunter on Thursday.

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Scott Bevan is a senior writer for The Newcastle Herald. He has also worked in radio and television and is the author of six books.

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